The search is on!
In view of the celebration of the 35th National Statistics Month (NSM), the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is now calling for entries to the 35th NSM Media Awards (NSMMA). This award aims to recognize the significant role and contribution of media in promoting and popularizing official statistical information by way of featuring data/statistics and other products and services from the Philippine Statistical System (PSS) in print/online, television, and/or radio online news service.
This year’s categories and minimum requirement are the following:
| Categories | Minimum Requirement |
| Individual | |
| 1. Best Statistical Reporting in Print/Online Media | At least three best news articles published in printed newspaper or in online news platform. |
| 2. Best Media Statistical Infographic | A statistical news published and presented in the form of data visualization/infographic, utilizing statistical data from the PSS. It is designed to be easily understood and effectively communicated with users and stakeholders. |
| TV Program | |
| 3. Best Statistical Reporting in TV Broadcast Media | At least three segments/documentaries aired on television. |
| Radio Program | |
| 4. Best Statistical Reporting in Radio Broadcast Media | At least three segments/documentaries aired on radio/tele-radio. |
| Open Category | |
| 5. Best Media Advocate for Statistics | An article/data visualization/segment or documentary published in print/online, or a report broadcasted on television/ radio/tele-radio with reference to statistical data of PSS that has made significant impact that influenced lawmakers to create a new/change policy or has a catalyst effect to people. |
The coverage of entries to be submitted must be during the period of August 2023 to July 2024.
Interested national and local private individuals including freelance media practitioners can apply or be nominated by accomplishing the respective form provided on this link: https://bit.ly/35NSMMediaAwards_NominationForms. Forms are also available for download in the PSA website (https://psa.gov.ph/nsm/announcements/35th) for submission via e-mail, in person, or through courier not later than 05 August 2024, 5:00 PM to NSM Media Awards Secretariat through:
Mr. Ferdinand R. Aquino
Philippine Statistics Authority
5th Floor CVEA Building, PSA Complex
East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
Telephone number: (02) 8462-6600 loc 810
e-mail address: nsmmediaawards@gmail.com
cc: nsm@psa.gov.ph
The winner for each category will be announced during the 35th NSM Opening Ceremony on 01 October 2024.
For more details, visit the NSM Media Awards web page at https://psa.gov.ph/nsm/announcements/35th
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- Information Technology and Dissemination Service and Standards Service, Censuses and Technical Coordination Office
See more at the National Statistics Month (NSM) page
